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The median house price in Greta (NSW) is $820k, with units at $658k. House values have moved 9.5% a year compounded over five years.
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Greta (NSW) has an estimated 3,642 residents, up from 3,349 at the 2021 Census — a change of 293 people, or 8.7%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 73.0% of that increase. That puts 176 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census Greta's population is estimated at around 3,642 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 293 people (8.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,349 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3,361, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2025) and an additional 72 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 175 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development.
Greta's 8.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the Rest of NSW (4.9%), along with the state, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 73.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of national regional areas, is predicted over the period with the area expected to grow by 1,510 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 33.8% in total over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
109 new dwellings have been approved in Greta (NSW) over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 6.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 27 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 74% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 18, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Greta has recorded approximately 21 building approvals for new residential dwellings annually according to AreaSearch's evaluation of ABS data distributed from statistical areas, with a total of 109 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 17 approvals registered during the current FY-26 period. Given that only an average of 0.9 individuals relocated to this locality per year for every home constructed during the previous 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the volume of new housing is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, providing buyers with many choices and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts, with new homes built at an average estimated value of $462,000, which highlights that developers are prioritizing the premium sector with higher-end properties.
Furthermore, commercial building approvals totaling $3.2 million have been logged in the current financial year, which points to the suburban, non-commercial nature of the locality. When contrasted with the Rest of NSW, Greta's rate of building approvals for new dwellings relative to its population size is roughly two-thirds, placing it in the 63rd percentile of evaluated locations across the nation. Current building trends reveal that 74.0% of approvals are for standalone single-family homes and 26.0% represent semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings, reinforcing the traditional low-density profile of the suburb designed for families desiring spacious properties. This represents a distinct shift from the existing housing stock (which is currently composed of 96.0% houses), which indicates a dwindling supply of vacant residential land while satisfying changing lifestyle preferences and budget constraints. Greta exhibits the features of a changing market with roughly 231 residents for each approved dwelling. Projecting forward, Greta is anticipated to expand its resident base by 1,229 individuals through 2041 based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the volume of new dwellings might fall short of population demands, which could intensify buyer rivalry and drive stronger upward pressure on property valuations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Greta (NSW)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Greta (NSW), worth an estimated $2.14 billion. A further 42 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.87 billion. 18 are already under construction and 24 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily driven by updates to neighborhood infrastructure, major developments, and local planning policies. In total, 13 initiatives have been tracked by AreaSearch that are expected to influence the suburb. Key developments include the AVID Waterford Community Extension - Chisholm, the Wyndham Street Bridge Replacement in Greta, the Anvil Creek Urban Release Area, and the West Street Greta Shared Pathway Construction Program, with the following index listing the most significant projects.
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Waterford by AVID Property Group - Chisholm
A 2,000-lot masterplanned community across 173 hectares in Chisholm, 23km north of Newcastle. Developed over more than a decade by AVID Property Group, the community encompasses multiple released neighbourhoods including Woodhaven and the final stage, The Haven (300 lots), which commenced construction in early 2026. Surrounded by 74 hectares of green space, wetlands and 7km of cycling and walking paths. The adjacent Chisholm Plaza retail centre ($180M) is under construction and due to open late 2026.
Anvil Creek Urban Release Area
A 423-hectare master-planned mixed-use development on the former Greta Army and Migrant Camp site. The approved scheme includes 1,364 residential dwellings, an 18-hole international golf course, a hotel, tourist villas, an education precinct, commercial and retail space, and a working vineyard. The site is owned by Belford Land, with planning frameworks and voluntary planning agreements actively managed alongside Cessnock City Council strategies.
Greta Central Park & Oval Masterplan
Council masterplan for the staged upgrade of Greta Central Park and Oval. Works include new sporting amenities, changerooms, improved recreation facilities, skate park improvements, lighting, irrigation, paths, landscaping and other community recreation infrastructure. Delivery has progressed into implementation, with a new amenities building entering procurement during 2026.
Wyndham Street Bridge Replacement, Greta
Replacement of the ageing timber Wyndham Street Bridge with a new concrete bridge to improve safety, restore heavy vehicle access, reduce maintenance requirements and improve local connectivity. The project is funded by the Australian Government through the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program together with Cessnock City Council. Council's 2025-26 delivery reporting indicates the bridge upgrade is underway as part of the bridge renewal program.
West Street Greta Shared Pathway Construction Program
Construction of a 243-meter long, 2.5-meter wide concrete shared pathway along West Street, Greta. The pathway will connect Branxton Street to High Street to improve active transport connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists between the Wyndham Ridge Estate and the Greta CBD. The scope includes excavation of the existing earth drain, pedestrian safety improvements on Branxton Street (kerb return construction, pram ramps, and extended shared paths), and kerb return and pram ramp installation on both sides of Lewis Street.This project is funded by Cessnock City Council's City Wide Infrastructure Plan 2020 and a Local Infrastructure Planning Agreement.
Wyndham Ridge Estate
Wyndham Ridge is a boutique residential development of 248 lots in the Hunter Valley near Greta, positioned on an elevated site with picturesque river views, offering large lots in a natural setting. The development is sold out and complete.
Greta Train Support Facilities
A state-of-the-art train support and maintenance facility for Pacific National's coal haulage operations in the Hunter Valley. The facility includes four holding tracks, a locomotive refuelling and provisioning facility, a maintenance building with offices and amenities, a wash facility with water recycling, and a fuel farm. The project was completed to increase the capacity and efficiency of the Hunter Valley Coal Chain.
Stonebark Estate
Stonebark Estate is an infill residential development in the township of Greta, providing registered lots (ranging from 525m2 to 824m2) for new home construction. The lots are now registered and ready to build. It is located near local shopping, sporting fields, and is a 20-minute drive to Maitland CBD.
1,443 residents of Greta (NSW) are employed, from a labour force of 1,499. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 56.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,038, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Greta features a balanced labor force distributed across white-collar and industrial occupations, showing a strong concentration of manufacturing and trade roles, alongside an unemployment rate of just 3.7% according to AreaSearch's compiled regional statistics. Employed residents numbered 1,443 as of March 2026, representing an unemployment rate that sits 0.4% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%, whereas labor force participation is somewhat depressed (56.9% relative to 60.6% across Regional NSW). Information compiled from Census responses showed that a modest 11.2% of the local workforce performed their jobs from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.
The primary sectors of employment for local workers are mining, healthcare and social assistance, and construction. The community displays a distinct specialization in the mining sector, employing residents at a rate 5.9 times higher than the regional average. Conversely, the agricultural, forestry, and fishing industries are underrepresented, accounting for only 1.2% of the local workforce compared to 5.3% across Regional NSW. A comparison of the Census working population against the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities within the immediate boundary are scarce. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from the surrounding district, the labor force shrank by 6.8% over the 12-month period while total employment contracted by 6.7%, keeping the rate of joblessness relatively constant. In comparison, Regional NSW experienced an employment decline of 0.9% and a labor force reduction of 0.4%, resulting in an increase of 0.5 percentage points in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia dated May-25 provide additional context regarding future demand within Greta. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential growth trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local employment mix suggests Greta's job market should expand by 5.6% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Greta (NSW) is $1,929 a week (about $100,000 a year), with median personal income at $803 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,071 a year against an average of $64,089. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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The most recent postcode-level ATO statistics for the 2023 financial year show that household earnings in Greta fall below the national benchmark, with a recorded median income of $52,071 and a mean income of $64,089. These statistics compare to a median income of $52,390 and a mean income of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current local earnings are estimated to be approximately $57,445 for the median and $70,703 for the average as of March 2026. According to Census data, household, family, and individual earnings in Greta are situated near the 55th percentile nationally.
Examining the brackets, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly household earnings range contains 36.3% of the local population (representing 1,322 residents), which is comparable to the wider region where 29.9% of households fall into this category. High housing expenses account for 15.2% of total income, but solid overall earnings help keep the level of disposable income at the 62nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Greta (NSW) had 1,157 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 26% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,755 a month. Rent absorbs 18.7% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the most recent Census, the housing stock in Greta consisted of 96.1% detached houses and 3.9% alternative housing types such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to Regional NSW where detached houses represent 82.6% of dwellings and alternative housing types make up 17.4%. Outright home ownership in Greta trailed the regional average at 25.6%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (54.2%) or rented (20.3%). The median monthly home loan payment in the suburb was $1,755, which is higher than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $360, compared to the Regional NSW median of $330.
Nationally, local home loan payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Greta (NSW) counted 1,157 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,258 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 75% of areas nationally, against 25% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 76.1%, which is composed of 38.6% couples raising children, 25.2% couples without children, and 11.8% single-parent households. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.9%, which consists of single-person households at 21.2% and group living situations at 2.8%. The median household size of 2.8 residents is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.4% of adults in Greta (NSW) hold a university qualification, including 7.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 90% of areas nationally. A further 39.1% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 191 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 930 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality shows lower levels of higher education, with university completion rates at 9.4%, which is far below the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among university degrees, bachelor qualifications are the most common at 7.3%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.2% and graduate diplomas at 0.9%. Vocational and technical abilities are heavily represented, with 46.9% of residents aged 15 and over holding a trade qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 7.8% and certificates at 39.1%. Enrollment in education is quite strong, with 29.3% of the population actively participating in some form of structured learning.
This group includes 11.3% enrolled in primary schools, 7.7% in secondary schools, and 2.6% undertaking higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Greta (NSW) reaches 33 stops on 42 routes, timetabled for about 600 services a week. The typical home sits about 280 m from its nearest stop. Trains carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An evaluation of local public transport options shows 33 operational transit stops in Greta, comprising a combination of rail and bus services. These stops are served by 42 distinct routes, which provide a combined total of 603 passenger trips each week. Transport connection is classified as good, with local residents living an average of 282 meters from their closest transit stop. Because Greta is mainly a residential community, the majority of workers travel outside the suburb for employment, with private cars remaining the primary mode of travel for 98% of commuters.
Households own an average of 1.8 cars, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively low 11.2% of workers performed their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the pandemic conditions in place at the time. Transit routes average 86 trips daily across all networks, which equals approximately 18 weekly departures at each individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.3% of residents in Greta (NSW) report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators demonstrate clear challenges in Greta according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and the frequency of long-term illnesses, which impact both younger and older demographics, while the share of residents with private health insurance is just ahead of the median SA2 region at approximately 52% of the population, representing about 1,904 individuals. The primary diagnosed health issues among local residents are mental health conditions and asthma, which affect 10.4% and 9.5% of the population respectively, whereas 65.3% of the community reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Working-age residents face clear difficulties with higher rates of long-term illnesses. People aged 65 and older make up 13.9% of the local population (representing 506 individuals), which is lower than the 23.4% representation seen across Regional NSW. The health status of local seniors indicates some difficulties, with national performance metrics generally mirroring those of the wider population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Greta (NSW) is largely Australian-born, at 92.4% of residents, with 3.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.1%) and English (29.9%). 6.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Greta exhibits lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 92.4% of the population born within Australia, 94.7% holding citizenship, and 96.7% speaking only English in their households. The principal religious affiliation in the area is Christianity, accounting for 56.0% of the community, which is similar to the 55.9% average across Regional NSW. Regarding family heritage and parental birthplace, the three largest ancestral groups in Greta are Australian at 32.1% of the population, English at 29.9%, and Irish at 7.9%. There are also clear differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: Polish heritage is overrepresented at 2.2% of the population compared to 0.5% regionally, Australian Aboriginal representation stands at 6.1% compared to 4.6% regionally, and Maori ancestry is at 0.9% compared to 0.3% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Greta (NSW) is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 28.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 33 years in Greta is much younger than the Regional NSW average of 43 and is also below the national average of 38 years. Relative to Regional NSW, the 25 - 34 age bracket is highly represented locally at 15.3%, whereas the 65 - 74 age group is underrepresented at 7.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 3.7% to 5.4%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has shrunk from 14.7% to 13.5%. Demographic projections for 2041 forecast significant shifts for Greta, led by the 25 to 34 age bracket which is expected to expand by 38% (representing 212 individuals), growing from 557 to 770.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Greta (NSW)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 8 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 72 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,349 at the 2021 Census → 3,642 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL11784). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.